On November 5th, there are a number of issues on the ballot, as well as 2 contested elections that all Aurorans will be voting on. For the full ballot, visit the Portage County Board of Elections Site. Talk to your parents about the election. Find out what Ward and Precinct in Aurora you live in and where you would vote if you could. Depending on your ward, there may be a contested race for ward council person.
Here is a link to an Aurora Ward Map that also gives City Council Persons for each ward- Aurora Ward Map
On November 4th, we will have a mock election in class. There is no school for students on Election Day, November 5th. On Wednesday, November 6th, we will compare actual election results with student election results and analyze the similarities and differences.
You've seen their signs, and have started to receive their mailings. 21 of you attended the League of Women Voter's Meet the Candidates Night. You may know some of these candidates personally. Most likely, you've had a chance to meet them as they've walked the neighborhoods of Aurora campaigning.
This week we'll be posting a bulletin board of other campaign materials for you to review.
If you could vote, who would you vote for and why? What local issues are most important to you, and what you you want to see done about them? Please title your post with the name of your candidate, and explain your thinking.
The Mayor's Race features 6 very competitive candidates. There is no incumbent.
Mark Demyan
Delbert Dunbar
John Kudley
John Monroe
Tom Plunkett
Ann Womer Benjamin
The City Council Race features 4 very competitive candidates.
Election Day November 5th, 2013
On November 5th, there are a number of issues on the ballot, as well as 2 contested elections that all Aurorans will be voting on. For the full ballot, visit the Portage County Board of Elections Site. Talk to your parents about the election. Find out what Ward and Precinct in Aurora you live in and where you would vote if you could. Depending on your ward, there may be a contested race for ward council person.
Here is a link to an Aurora Ward Map that also gives City Council Persons for each ward- Aurora Ward Map
On November 4th, we will have a mock election in class. There is no school for students on Election Day, November 5th. On Wednesday, November 6th, we will compare actual election results with student election results and analyze the similarities and differences.
You've seen their signs, and have started to receive their mailings. 21 of you attended the League of Women Voter's Meet the Candidates Night. You may know some of these candidates personally. Most likely, you've had a chance to meet them as they've walked the neighborhoods of Aurora campaigning.
This week we'll be posting a bulletin board of other campaign materials for you to review.
If you could vote, who would you vote for and why? What local issues are most important to you, and what you you want to see done about them? Please title your post with the name of your candidate, and explain your thinking.
The Mayor's Race features 6 very competitive candidates. There is no incumbent.
The City Council Race features 4 very competitive candidates.
Joseph Kastelic (Incumbent)